Bugatti is not an Italian brand today, though it was originally founded by Italian born designer Ettore Bugatti in Molsheim, France. The company has operated as a French automotive manufacturer throughout its entire history, maintaining its headquarters and production atelier in France. Today the brand is owned by Bugatti Rimac, a joint venture involving Croatian and German automotive companies. Its design heritage bridges Italian artistic vision, French luxury craftsmanship, and German engineering.